Californian pianist Josh Nelson is one of the most sought-after pianists on the American West Coast, and it is not without reason that world stars such as Rufus Wainwright and Ivan Lins call him when they need a unique and tasteful accompanist.

Nelson stands on the shoulders of the California "cool jazz" sound, pioneered by artists such as Dave Brubeck, Chet Baker and Paul Desmond.

With their foundation in his luggage, he brings the melodic expression of the West Coast forward, always characterized by his own twist and great improvisational ability.

Josh Nelson has garnered recognition around the world and has won the Louis Armstrong Award. In addition, he was, among other things, bandleader for the singer Natalie Cole for the last seven years of her all-too-short life.

In addition to Cole, he has recorded and worked with jazz's greatest musicians such as George Mraz, Jeff Hamilton, Michael Buble, Benny Golson, Greg Hutchinson...

Californian pianist Josh Nelson is one of the most sought-after pianists on the American West Coast, and it is not without reason that world stars such as Rufus Wainwright and Ivan Lins call him when they need a unique and tasteful accompanist.

Nelson stands on the shoulders of the California "cool jazz" sound, pioneered by artists such as Dave Brubeck, Chet Baker and Paul Desmond.

With their foundation in his luggage, he brings the melodic expression of the West Coast forward, always characterized by his own twist and great improvisational ability.

Josh Nelson has garnered recognition around the world and has won the Louis Armstrong Award. In addition, he was, among other things, bandleader for the singer Natalie Cole for the last seven years of her all-too-short life.

In addition to Cole, he has recorded and worked with jazz's greatest musicians such as George Mraz, Jeff Hamilton, Michael Buble, Benny Golson, Greg Hutchinson, John Clayton and Lewis Nash.

With him on Montmartre he brings Danes Morten Ramsbøl on bass and Morten Lund on drums. The trio has been recording together since 2024 and blends their different cultural backgrounds in the classic piano trio format....

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